David Rittenhouse

David Rittenhouse was an American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman, and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the United States Mint.

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Who was born first?

• David Rittenhouse and Richard Arkwright were born the same year
• David Rittenhouse was born 1 year before Jean-Charles de Borda
• David Rittenhouse was born 1 year after Benjamin Banneker
• David Rittenhouse was born 2 years before Wolfgang von Kempelen
• David Rittenhouse was born 4 years after Matthew Boulton

Timeline

1. Matthew BoultonSeptember 3, 1728 – August 17, 1809
2. Benjamin BannekerNovember 9, 1731 – October 19, 1806
3. David Rittenhouse (this page)April 8, 1732 – June 26, 1796
4. Richard ArkwrightDecember 23, 1732 – August 3, 1792
5. Jean-Charles de BordaMay 4, 1733 – February 19, 1799
6. Wolfgang von KempelenJanuary 23, 1734 – March 26, 1804

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